Both mother and father are very important to a child during childhood. A recent report shows that in approximately 70-80 percent of divorce cases in India, especially when the child is very young, the court finds that the mother may be better off caring for the child, but sometimes custody is awarded to the father. (Note that this figure varies depending on the region and court decisions). When a child feels a deep attachment to the mother but the father receives custody, it can present numerous emotional, mental, and social challenges. In this article, you will learn about these issues, how you can manage them, and what is best for…